2026 Garnish Scholar Athlete: Tia Poulakidas

Tia embodies everything we look for in a successful student-athlete. She continually challenges herself to get everything possible out of her Rochester education and she has also been a tremendous leader for our program in every way. Head Coach Jim Scheible What is the next step for you academically once you complete your degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology? After completing my degree, I hope to pursue opportunities where I can work with wildlife and gain research experience. I am also considering veterinary school, with the possibility of pursuing a career in wildlife or zoological medicine. My next step will…